A Night of Glamour and Excellence

The EAVCA Industry Awards and Gala Dinner proudly returns for the 5th consecutive year, honoring the best-in-class individuals and transactions that have shaped the region’s private capital deployment

Time: From 5:00pm EAT
Dress code: Black Tie
Theme: Emerald green with a touch of white gold

This illustrious event is where East Africa’s most influential private capital professionals, investors, and leaders converge to celebrate excellence in 10 distinctive categories, each shining a spotlight on those who have made a significant impact in deploying private capital effectively in this dynamic region.

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In recognition of the contribution of private equity and venture capital to the growth of the local industry.

Nominations

Invitation

EAVCA invites you to nominate deals that have positively influenced the role of private capital access in East Africa over the past 12 months. Don’t miss your chance to recognize the outstanding individuals and transactions that are shaping the future of private capital in East Africa.

Submissions

To submit an entry for each of the categories, an executive summary of the nominated deal transaction is required. The summary is the public part of the entry which is visible to the voting public. It must be specific to the category and summarize critical points pertinent to assessing the nomination. Entries where the executive summary is a generic marketing statement about the firm, will be disregarded.

Criteria

Deals done over the past 12 months
Submission content to not exceed 1,000 words (deal numbers highly encouraged)
One deal per firm for each category
Every submission must include company name and logo. In the case of individual awards, e.g. East Africa Leadership Award or Woman Investor award, include the name of the individual and a photo.
Eastern Africa deals only (Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) & Uganda)

Companies and individuals can either nominate themselves or have someone nominate them

Nomination Deadline: Friday, 3rd November 2023

Outstanding East African Leadership Award

Recognizing visionary leaders who have led the way in shaping East Africa’s private capital ecosystem.

Women Investor Award

Celebrating the remarkable contributions of female investors in driving private capital growth in East Africa.

Exit of the Year Award

Honoring exceptional exits that have demonstrated the potential of private capital investments.

Legal Advisor Award

Acknowledging legal professionals who have played a pivotal role in facilitating successful private capital transactions

Impact Deal of the Year

Highlighting transactions that have created a significant positive impact on society and the environment

Large Cap Deal of the Year

Recognizing deals that have exceeded $50 million in invested capital.

Mid Cap Deal of the Year

Recognizing deals with investments ranging from $10 million to $50 million.

Financial Advisor Award

Recognizing financial experts who have provided invaluable guidance in private capital deployment.

Small Cap Deal of the Year

Celebrating deals with investments below $10 million.

VC Deal of the Year

Showcasing deals up to series C round of investing.

Angel Investor Deal of the Year

Celebrating outstanding and impactful investments made by angel investors.

About the Angel Investor Deal of the Year

The inaugural “Angel Investor Deal of the Year” category is proudly presented in partnership with the UK-Kenya Tech Hub as part of a key component of the Angel Investors Catalytic Program, a dynamic initiative aimed at fortifying angel networks in Kenya and ensuring that local capital is readily accessible for startups.

This award recognizes and celebrates the contributions and achievements of angel investors, whose investments have fueled the growth and innovation of early-stage companies. The goal is to identify deals that have significantly transformed the startup landscape, propelled innovation, and created opportunities for both investors and entrepreneurs.

Criteria for Nomination:

Deal Size and Scale: The investment deal should have a substantial monetary value, representing a significant infusion of capital into the startup, which can contribute to its growth and development
Impact on the Startup: Investments that have had a substantial and positive impact on the startup, such as accelerating its growth, expanding its market reach, or enabling the development of a groundbreaking product or service
Milestone Achievement/Exit: Investments that have driven promising startups to achieve notable milestones such as attracting more investments, or have led to successful exits
Innovative Investment Structure: Deals that employed innovative financing mechanisms and investment structures

This award is not just a recognition of exceptional investments, but also a testament to the pivotal role that angel investors play in fostering innovation and propelling startups to success.